Rahab

[ rey-hab ]

/ ˈreɪ hæb /

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a harlot of Jericho who gave shelter to the two agents sent by Joshua to spy on the city. Joshua 2.

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From Late Latin Raab, from Greek Rhaáb, from Hebrew rāḥābh, a noun and personal name of uncertain meaning

His company was named Rahab and Endor, apparently after two controversial women of scripture.
Monsignor Meth Kevin Wallin: The Kinky Priest Who Sold Meth|Michael Daly|January 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Rahab believed in God first, and, therefore, accepted the Israelitish conquest and adopted the nationality of the conquerors.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews|Thomas Charles Edwards
By faith Rahab the harlot perished not with them that were disobedient, having received the spies with peace.
The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews|Thomas Charles Edwards
We have to notice further in Rahab a determination to throw in her lot with the people of God.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua|William Garden Blaikie

Rahab had never seen the Divine image in any purer form than it appeared in Joshua and men and women like-minded with him.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua|William Garden Blaikie
It has not been the lot of Rahab to share the devout interest which has been lavished on Mary Magdalene.
The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua|William Garden Blaikie